Rwanda

‘Sportswashing’ or investment? Rwanda F1 stirs debate and doubts

Critics question whether the hundreds of millions of dollars required to build a modern racetrack in Rwanda might be better spent on healthcare or education.

Amnesty accuses F1 of offering Rwanda a 'sportswashing prize' with race deal

Formula One F1 - General view of a picture of the Bugesera circuit on the site where it will be constructed, after Formula 1 officially announced a 10-year agreement to host the African Grand Prix in Rwanda, marking the sport's first return to the African continent since 1993, in Bugesera, Rwanda, October 13, 2026 REUTERS/Jean Bizimana

Rwanda circuit set to be a fast, flowing roller-coaster

Formula One F1 - Formula One Press Conference - BK Arena - Kigali, Rwanda - October 13, 2026 Jean-Guy Afrika, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, Nelly Mukayzayire, Minister of Sport of Rwanda, Carsten Tilke, Managing Director of Tilke GmbH & Co. KG and Former F1 driver Alex Wurz during the press conference after Formula 1 officially announced a 10-year agreement to host the African Grand Prix in Rwanda, marking the sport's first return to the African continent since 1993 REUTERS/Jean Bizimana

F1 returns to Africa with Rwanda to host race from early 2030s in 10-year deal

The proposed Formula 1 circuit in Rwanda displayed on giant screens during the announcement of the race in Kigali on Oct 13.

Rwanda to host F1 Grand Prix, say sources close to both sides

President Paul Kagame formally announced the bid to host a Formula 1 grand prix when Rwanda hosted a gathering of the FIA in December 2024.

Rwanda open to hosting migrants transferred from Europe, EU lawmakers say

Qatar Airways retires idle A330s and sends pilots to RwandAir as Iran war drags on

Qatar Airways aircraft parked at Teruel Airport in Spain in March 2026, as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran has badly disrupted travel patterns in the region.

Belgium, Rwanda resume diplomatic relations after DRC conflict dispute

FILE PHOTO: Belgium's Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Prevot arrives to watch the military parade during the Belgian National Day celebrations in Brussels, Belgium, July 21, 2026. REUTERS/Omar Havana/File Photo

UK charges man over alleged Rwanda genocide offences

A wreath is seen at the Genocide Memorial in Gisozi in Kigali, Rwanda April 6, 2019.REUTERS/Baz Ratner

Rwandan genocide suspect jailed for life in the Netherlands

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